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Memories, a memoir, philosophy or simply the ramblings of a boomer. These are my thoughts, my observations and my opinions.

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  • Telling secrets

      A ban on freedom of speech? That seems to be what I’m hearing may occur. I confess I haven’t been listening that closely but I did hear that Toc-Tok may be banned in America. All I’ve heard is that… Continue reading

  • Online

      I was riding down to my local Walmart, going down a country road, when I see this lady hanging clothes. It brought a smile to me face I was taken back in time. There was a light breeze and… Continue reading

  • A soldiers heart

      My 2nd great grandfather was James Buckley Terry. That name has been known to me since I was very young. He was a man that had served in the civil war and was remembered for that. That became his… Continue reading

  • Memories matured

      It is sometimes hard for me to realize that it has been 31 years since I retired from the Navy. That’s an entire decade longer than I was actually in. When I began writing these posts I wanted to… Continue reading

  • Pragmatic

      Peace begins with a whisper and a battle with a shout. Today all I hear is a lot of shouting. Emotions are running high. Emotions are great motivators but seldom a good guide. We need to bring those emotions… Continue reading

  • Experimental

    I got a domain on this site called WordPress. I’m attempting to compose a post to see if I can do that. I have been using Blogger for almost 15 years and so this is different. Learning how to navigate… Continue reading

  • a fatal flaw

      The news was reporting on the revenue being generated in Maryland by the sports books. Yes, by gambling. Being a bookie is now a respectable full time occupation. You can even get a college degree in that, calling it… Continue reading

  • that old

      I enjoy posting those “I’m so old” observations. I’m certain you have seen them. Last night I was listening to the radio when this PSA came on; “only you can prevent wildfire’s” and I immediately thought, I’m old enough… Continue reading

  • influential

      I read an article about a man that just can’t find a job. That is what he says anyway, despite having an MBA. He claims to have applied to over 1500 employers. The article doesn’t go in to a… Continue reading

  • Making the sale

      Another moment in American political history. A judge has decided that trump will not be sentenced until after the general election. Now, I’ve read where a blogger is supposed to be an expert in whatever field they are writing… Continue reading